Thesis statement: Introducing religious curriculum focused on a variety of religions from a
young age will be of great benefit to the Canadian society through a more understanding
environment, improved mental health and a positive impact on development in children.
1) Educating students on a variety of religions helps them to understand the diversity and the
traditions of others as well as to develop respect for other religions, thus creating a more
respectful and understanding environment overall.
a) Religious curriculum prepares students for a greater understanding of the diversity of
faiths.
b) Educating pupils on a broader understanding of traditions, differences and similarities
across religions shapes the classroom environment to be more accepting and open
minded.
c) Immersing students into a variety of religions in their formative ages encourages respect
both towards each other and their beliefs, which helps to develop them into more
respectful adults.
2) As more Canadians adopt a religion, having been exposed to it at a young age, the society
will see an improvement in mental health through an increase in happiness, additional social
support and a stronger connection with the inner self.
a) Exposure to religion at a young age tends to increase the chances of an individual
adopting a faith.
b) Religion encourages helping others which increases happiness in individuals on both
ends of the help.
c) Following a religion improves the emotional and mental well-being of an individual by
providing additional social support and hope.
d) Through religion one can establish a better connection with the inner self, which leads to
a more mentally stable and peaceful Canadian society.
3) Religion has a positive impact on youth development if introduced in the early ages in
Canadian public schools, helping to raise more successful adults.
a) Introducing religion from a younger age helps increase the number of more competent
students in the classroom.
b) Through religion schools can help to raise confident children.
c) Presenting religion early in life to children helps to develop more compassionate humans
who care for others regardless of their faith.
